We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix which is bursting full of tastes of a Christmas time, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Place all the items in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
