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We present an easy take on a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix which is loaded with tastes of the holiday season, making it perfect for your holiday party. Save the extra cordial you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.

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Makes enough for 10 servings

To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)

300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar

To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)

400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Method

Making the Cordial: Put the listed components in a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat and let it to cool completely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.

Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.

When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.