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We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail from a new drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix which is packed full of tastes of the festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.

The Bikini Cocktail

Yields 10 guests

Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Instructions

To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed components in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for about a month.

For the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.

When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.