The Holiday Drink – The Method
We present a home-style take on a drink from our latest menu. This is a batch pre-mixed that is loaded with essence of the festive period, which makes it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
