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WThis is an easy version of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized premix that is packed with essence of a holiday season, making it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix another batch of the drink.

Bikini Recipe

Serves 10 guests

To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)

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

For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)

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

Method

To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.

For the Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.

When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.