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We present an easy interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a celebration. Save the extra syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.

The Bikini Cocktail

Makes enough for 10 servings

To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)

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

Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)

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

Instructions

Making the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat and let it to cool fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.

Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.

To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.