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WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is bursting with flavours of the holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.

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Serves 10 servings

For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)

300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar

Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Directions

To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients inside a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.

Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.

For serving: Add 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.