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WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting with flavours associated with festive period, making it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.

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Makes enough for 10 people

For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)

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

To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)

400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Method

Making the Syrup: Place all the items inside a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.

To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.

For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.