WHere is an easy version of a drink from a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting with tastes associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place all the ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner and leave to cool down fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
