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We present a home-style interpretation of a drink found on our latest menu. Designed as a batch premix which is loaded with tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.

The Bikini Cocktail

Makes enough for 10 guests

For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)

300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar

To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Directions

Making the Syrup: Combine every items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.

Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.

When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.