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We present an easy version of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. It's a batch premix which is bursting full of tastes associated with festive period, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.

Bikini

Makes enough for 10 servings

For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)

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

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

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

Method

Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed components in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the stove and leave to cool down fully. Pour into a clean bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.

Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.

For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.