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We present a home-style version of a beverage from the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume premix that's packed with the tastes of the Christmas time, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.

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Serves 10 guests

For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)

300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar

Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Instructions

For the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about one month.

Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.

To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.