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WHere is a simplified version of a beverage found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with essence of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of the drink.

The Bikini Cocktail

Yields 10 guests

To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Directions

Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items into a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, remove from the burner and leave to cool entirely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for about one month.

To make Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.

For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.