WThis is a home-style version of a drink found on the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with the essence associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every items inside a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove and let it to cool completely. Transfer into a clean bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
