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We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage found on a new drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with essence of a festive period, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.

Bikini

Yields 10 servings

To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)

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

For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Method

To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed items in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove and leave to cool down entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around a month.

To make Premix: Combine every liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.

For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.