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WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is bursting with flavours associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.

Bikini

Makes enough for 10 servings

To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Method

For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove and leave to cool down fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for around one month.

To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.

To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.