WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded with tastes of a holiday season, making it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every items into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
