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WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage found on a new menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with flavours of the festive period, which makes it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.

Bikini Recipe

Yields 10 guests

For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

For the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Directions

For the Cordial: Put the listed items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat and leave to cool entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for around one month.

To make Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through muslin, so it's completely strained.

To serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.