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We present an easy take on a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix which is packed with tastes of the festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.

The Bikini Cocktail

Serves 10 people

To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)

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

To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)

400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Method

For the Citrus Syrup: Place every items inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to a month.

To make Premix: Pour the specified liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.

For serving: Add 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.