WThis is an easy take on a cocktail featured on a new menu. Designed as a batch premix that's loaded with the essence of the holiday season, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove and let it to cool down completely. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
