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WThis is an easy version of a drink featured on a new drinks list. It's a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded with the flavours associated with Christmas time, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.

The Bikini Cocktail

Makes enough for 10 people

Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)

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

To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)

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

Instructions

For the Syrup: Combine every items in a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, remove from the heat allowing it to cool entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.

For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.

When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.