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WHere is an easy interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is loaded with the essence associated with holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.

Bikini Recipe

Serves 10 guests

For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)

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

For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)

400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Method

For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, remove from the burner and leave to cool down completely. Decant to a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for around a month.

For the Premix: Pour every liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.

For serving: Add 85ml from the premix into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.