This Festive Cocktail – How to Make It

WThis is a simplified version of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded with tastes of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.

Bikini

Makes enough for 10 servings

Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)

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

Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Instructions

For the Syrup: Put every ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.

Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.

To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.