We present a home-style take on a drink found on a new drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting full of flavours of the festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
