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WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink found on our latest menu. It's a party-sized premix that is bursting with the essence associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of this cocktail.

The Bikini Cocktail

Serves 10 guests

To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)

400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Instructions

For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items in a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to one month.

To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.

To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Filter to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and finish with a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.