WHere is a simplified take on a beverage from a new menu. This is a batch premix that is bursting full of flavours of the festive period, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
