WThis is a home-style take on a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed which is packed with tastes associated with holiday season, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed items into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
