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WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.

Bikini Recipe

Serves 10 servings

For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)

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

For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Directions

Making the Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the stove and let it to cool down completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around a month.

For the Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.

For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.