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We present an easy interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with essence of a holiday season, making it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.

Bikini Recipe

Makes enough for 10 guests

Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)

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

For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)

400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Instructions

For the Citrus Syrup: Put every components inside a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat and leave to cool completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.

For the Premix: Pour every liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.

When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.