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We present an easy take on a beverage featured on a new menu. Designed as a party-sized premix that is packed with tastes of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.

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Makes enough for 10 servings

For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

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

400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Directions

To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed items into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.

To make Batch Mix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.

To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.