WHere is a home-style interpretation of a drink found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with the essence of the festive period, making it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make more rounds of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place every components inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the heat and leave to cool entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
