We present an easy interpretation of a beverage found on a new drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting with flavours of the festive period, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the burner and leave to cool down fully. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour every liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
