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WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail from a new cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed that's loaded full of tastes of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of bikinis.

Bikini Recipe

Yields 10 people

For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)

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

To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Directions

Making the Syrup: Place the listed components inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.

Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.

For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.