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We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch premix that's loaded with the flavours of a festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.

Bikini Recipe

Serves 10 servings

For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)

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

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

400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Method

Making the Syrup: Place the listed items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around a month.

For the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquids into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.

For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.