WHere is an easy version of a beverage from a new menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is bursting full of tastes of a holiday season, making it excellent for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
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Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
