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WThis is a home-style version of a beverage found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's packed with essence associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of bikinis.

Bikini Recipe

Serves 10 people

For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)

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

Instructions

For the Cordial: Put every ingredients inside a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.

To make Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.

When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.