We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized premix that is packed full of essence associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat and let it to cool entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
For the Premix: Combine all the spirits and syrup in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
