We present a home-style version of a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded with tastes of a festive period, making it ideal for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
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Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed components into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner and leave to cool fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
