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WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail featured on our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed with essence of a holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.

Bikini

Serves 10 guests

For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)

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

Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Instructions

Making the Syrup: Put all the ingredients in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to a month.

Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.

To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.