We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is packed with flavours of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every ingredients in a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Premix: Combine all the liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
