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WThis is a home-style version of a drink from our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's bursting full of essence of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.

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Serves 10 guests

For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)

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

For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Directions

To prepare the Cordial: Combine every components in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the stove and leave to cool fully. Decant to a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.

To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.

When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Pour into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.