WThis is an easy version of a cocktail featured on a new menu. This is a large-volume premix that is loaded with essence associated with holiday season, making it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine all the components in a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a clean bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
