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We present an easy take on a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's packed with the essence associated with holiday season, making it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.

Bikini

Serves 10 servings

For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)

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

For the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)

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

Instructions

For the Syrup: Combine all the items inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.

For the Premix: Combine the specified liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.

To serve: Measure 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.