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WHere is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded full of essence associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.

The Bikini Cocktail

Yields 10 guests

To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Directions

For the Citrus Syrup: Place every components in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the stove and let it to cool entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for around one month.

To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it completely strained.

When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.