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WHere is a simplified version of a drink found on a new drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded with the tastes associated with holiday season, making it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of the drink.

The Bikini Cocktail

Serves 10 servings

For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)

300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar

For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)

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

Directions

To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every components inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.

To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.

When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.