The Holiday Drink – How to Make It
WHere is a simplified version of a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that's loaded with the tastes of the festive period, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
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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 caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
