WHere is a home-style version of a beverage found on our latest menu. This is a batch pre-mixed that's loaded full of flavours of the Christmas time, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to cool completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquids in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
