We present a simplified version of a beverage found on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded with tastes of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an clean bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
