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We present an easy take on a beverage featured on the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded with the tastes of a Christmas time, making it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.

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Yields 10 people

To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)

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

For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Directions

To prepare the Cordial: Put all the items inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.

To make Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it completely strained.

When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.