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WThis is an easy take on a drink from the seasonal menu. This is a batch pre-mixed which is loaded with flavours of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make another batch of the drink.

Bikini Recipe

Serves 10 guests

To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Directions

For the Syrup: Put the listed components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat and let it to cool entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around a month.

For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.

For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir gently for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.