WHere is a simplified take on a beverage featured on a new menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is loaded full of tastes associated with festive period, making it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients inside a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
