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WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail from a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's packed full of essence of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.

The Bikini Cocktail

Makes enough for 10 guests

For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)

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

To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Method

For the Cordial: Place every items in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat allowing it to cool completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.

To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.

To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.