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We present a simplified version of a drink from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed with the flavours associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of the drink.

Bikini Recipe

Yields 10 guests

For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Instructions

Making the Cordial: Combine the listed components in a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat and leave to cool entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.

For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.

For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.