We present a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on a new drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed full of flavours of the holiday season, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and leave to cool down fully. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
