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We present an easy take on a drink from our latest menu. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting with the tastes of the festive period, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of bikinis.

The Bikini Cocktail

Makes enough for 10 servings

To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)

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

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

400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Directions

To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the stove and let it to cool completely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to four weeks.

Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.

To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.