We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is loaded full of essence of the holiday season, making it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed components into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove and let it to cool fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the premix into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
