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WThis is a home-style take on a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized premix which is bursting full of essence of a holiday season, making it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.

The Bikini Cocktail

Yields 10 people

Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)

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

Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Method

For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed items into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.

For the Batch Mix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.

When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.