We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on a new menu. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed full of essence associated with holiday season, rendering it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Cordial: Combine the listed components into a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the stove and leave to cool entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine every liquids into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
