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We present a home-style take on a beverage featured on our latest cocktail list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is packed full of tastes associated with festive period, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.

The Bikini Cocktail

Serves 10 guests

For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

For the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Directions

For the Cordial: Combine every items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Decant to a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.

To make Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.

For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.