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WThis is an easy interpretation of a cocktail from a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with the flavours of the holiday season, making it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.

The Bikini Cocktail

Makes enough for 10 servings

Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

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

400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Method

Making the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.

To make Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.

To serve: Add 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to cool it down. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.