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WHere is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix that's packed full of tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.

Bikini

Serves 10 guests

For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

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

400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Instructions

To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed components in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, remove from the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for up to one month.

Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, so it's completely strained.

For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.