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We present a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting with the flavours of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.

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Serves 10 guests

For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)

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

For the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Method

To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the stove and let it to cool completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for up to four weeks.

To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.

When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.