We present an easy version of a cocktail found on a new drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that is packed with the flavours of the Christmas time, which makes it ideal for your holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of the drink.
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Yields 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
