WThis is an easy version of a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized premix that is loaded with flavours associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the items into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a clean bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it will last for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
