WHere is a home-style take on a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's bursting full of essence of the festive period, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Place the listed items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner and leave to cool entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquids into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
