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We present a home-style version of a drink from a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting full of flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.

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Makes enough for 10 guests

To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

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

400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Instructions

For the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around a month.

To make Premix: Pour every liquids in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.

To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.