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We present a home-style version of a cocktail from a new cocktail list. This is a batch premix that's loaded with the tastes of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.

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Yields 10 guests

For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)

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

Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)

400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Instructions

For the Syrup: Put all the ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.

For the Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.

For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.