WThis is an easy version of a drink from a new drinks list. It's a large-volume premix which is bursting full of essence associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of the drink.
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Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Syrup: Put every ingredients into a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
