WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink from a new drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed which is loaded full of flavours of a festive period, rendering it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
