WHere is an easy version of a drink found on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded with flavours of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine all the components in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner and leave to cool down fully. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
