WThis is a home-style version of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded with essence associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
