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WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage found on a new menu. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded with the tastes associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.

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Makes enough for 10 guests

Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)

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

Instructions

For the Cordial: Place the listed components into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for about four weeks.

Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, making it completely strained.

For serving: Add 85ml from the premix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.