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WHere is an easy version of a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded with essence of a festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.

Bikini Recipe

Yields 10 servings

To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)

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

To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)

400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Method

To prepare the Cordial: Put all the ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.

Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.

For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.