We present an easy version of a beverage found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded full of tastes associated with holiday season, making it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place all the items into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat allowing it to cool entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
