WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail featured on our latest menu. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting full of tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the heat and leave to cool down fully. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
