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We present an easy take on a cocktail featured on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is bursting full of tastes of a Christmas time, making it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.

The Bikini Cocktail

Makes enough for 10 servings

To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Instructions

Making the Cordial: Put all the ingredients into a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.

Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.

When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.