WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting with the flavours associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine every components inside a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the heat and let it to cool completely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
