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WThis is an easy version of a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed with the flavours of a holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.

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Serves 10 guests

To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)

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

For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Method

Making the Syrup: Combine every components inside a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.

To make Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.

For serving: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.