WHere is a simplified take on a drink found on our latest menu. This is a party-sized premix that is bursting with the essence associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make more rounds of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Premix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
