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WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting full of tastes of a Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.

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Yields 10 people

To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)

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

Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)

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

Instructions

For the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.

To make Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.

When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.