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We present an easy take on a drink found on the seasonal menu. This is a large-volume premix which is packed with the flavours of the festive period, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.

Bikini Recipe

Yields 10 people

For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)

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

Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Method

To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner and let it to cool fully. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.

For the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.

For serving: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.