WThis is a home-style take on a drink found on a new menu. It's a large-volume premix which is bursting with essence of a Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove and let it to cool down fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
