WThis is an easy take on a cocktail found on our latest menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's packed with essence of a holiday season, making it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items inside a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to cool completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
