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WHere is a simplified take on a beverage found on our latest drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed that's packed full of essence associated with holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.

Bikini Recipe

Makes enough for 10 people

To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)

400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Instructions

To prepare the Syrup: Combine every components in a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.

To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.

For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.