WThis is an easy version of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting full of tastes of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of the drink.
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Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Combine all the components inside a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
