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We present a simplified version of a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. It's a batch premix that is packed full of essence of a Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.

Bikini Recipe

Makes enough for 10 guests

To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)

300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar

Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Directions

To prepare the Syrup: Combine the listed items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for around a month.

To make Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's completely strained.

For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.