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We present a home-style take on a beverage found on our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that's packed with the essence of the festive period, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.

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Makes enough for 10 people

Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)

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

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

400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Instructions

Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items into a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat and let it to cool entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around a month.

Preparing the Premix: Pour the specified liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.

When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.