The Holiday Cocktail – The Method
We present a home-style version of a beverage from a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's bursting with essence of the Christmas time, making it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the ingredients inside a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove and let it to cool entirely. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Premix: Mix all the liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
