WHere is a home-style take on a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. This is a batch prepared mix which is bursting with flavours of a holiday season, making it perfect for a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner and leave to cool down completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
