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WThis is a simplified take on a beverage found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's bursting with the flavours of the Christmas time, making it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.

Bikini Recipe

Makes enough for 10 guests

For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)

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

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

400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Instructions

To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to four weeks.

Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.

To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.