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We present an easy version of a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed which is packed full of flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.

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Makes enough for 10 people

To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)

300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar

For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Directions

For the Cordial: Combine every ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.

Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.

For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.