We present a home-style take on a drink featured on the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized premix that's loaded with the essence of a festive period, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
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Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Cordial: Put every items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.
For the Premix: Pour every liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
