We present an easy version of a beverage found on a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded with tastes associated with holiday season, making it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine the specified liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
