WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink found on a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded with the essence associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for your holiday party. Save the extra syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Cordial: Place all the ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the burner and leave to cool entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
