This Festive Drink – How to Make It
WHere is a simplified version of a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with the tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
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Serves 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every items into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat and let it to cool completely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix every liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
