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We present a home-style interpretation of a drink found on a new menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded full of tastes of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.

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Serves 10 people

To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)

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

To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Method

To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every items into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, where it will keep for up to one month.

To make Premix: Pour every liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.

When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.