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WThis is an easy version of a drink found on a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded with flavours of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.

Bikini

Serves 10 people

For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)

300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar

For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)

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

Instructions

For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove and leave to cool down fully. Transfer into a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.

To make Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.

For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.