WHere is an easy version of a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting full of flavours of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Put the listed components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
