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WThis is an easy take on a beverage from the seasonal menu. This is a batch pre-mixed that is packed with essence associated with holiday season, making it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.

The Bikini Cocktail

Serves 10 people

To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)

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

To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)

400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Directions

For the Syrup: Combine all the components into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the heat and let it to cool fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for about one month.

Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.

To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.