We present a simplified take on a cocktail found on a new menu. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded with flavours associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for your festive gathering. Save the extra syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
