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We present a simplified take on a cocktail found on a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting with tastes of the festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.

The Bikini Cocktail

Yields 10 servings

For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)

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

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

400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Instructions

Making the Cordial: Place the listed items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the stove and leave to cool down entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.

Preparing the Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.

To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.