We present a simplified take on a beverage found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's bursting with tastes associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put all the components into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
