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WThis is a simplified take on a drink found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is bursting with the flavours of the festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.

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Serves 10 guests

For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)

300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar

To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Directions

Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove and let it to cool completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.

To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.

To serve: Add 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.