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We present a home-style take on a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with essence associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of the drink.

The Bikini Cocktail

Yields 10 people

To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)

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

For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Directions

To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it will last for about one month.

To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.

To serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.