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We present an easy version of a drink found on our latest drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that's loaded with the tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.

The Bikini Cocktail

Yields 10 servings

For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)

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

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

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

Directions

Making the Cordial: Combine every components in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about four weeks.

For the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.

For serving: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.