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We present an easy take on a beverage from our latest menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's packed with flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of the drink.

The Bikini Cocktail

Serves 10 guests

For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)

400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Directions

For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about a month.

To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.

To serve: Add 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.