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We present a home-style version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is packed with the tastes associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.

Bikini

Makes enough for 10 servings

For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)

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

For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)

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

Instructions

To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.

To make Premix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.

For serving: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.