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WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage found on a new drinks list. This is a batch premix that is loaded with the tastes of the festive period, making it excellent for your festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.

Bikini Recipe

Yields 10 guests

Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

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

400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Instructions

Making the Cordial: Combine the listed items in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for about a month.

Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.

To serve: Add 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.