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WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume premix which is bursting with tastes of a festive period, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.

Bikini

Serves 10 servings

For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)

400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Directions

To prepare the Cordial: Put all the ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.

For the Batch Mix: Combine every liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.

To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.