We present an easy version of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized premix that is loaded with the essence associated with Christmas time, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put the listed items inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
