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WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch premix that is packed with flavours of a festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.

Bikini

Yields 10 servings

For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)

300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar

For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)

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

Method

To prepare the Cordial: Place every components in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.

Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.

For serving: Add 85ml from the batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.