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WThis is a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded with flavours associated with festive period, making it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.

Bikini Recipe

Serves 10 guests

For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)

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

To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Instructions

For the Syrup: Combine all the items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for about one month.

For the Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.

For serving: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.