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We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on a new drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting with essence of a holiday season, making it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.

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Makes enough for 10 servings

To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Instructions

To prepare the Cordial: Combine every components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the heat and leave to cool down entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around a month.

To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.

When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.