WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink from our latest menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with the tastes of the holiday season, making it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make more rounds of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Syrup: Put all the ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
