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WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail from a new menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with tastes of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.

Bikini Recipe

Yields 10 guests

For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)

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

For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Instructions

For the Syrup: Place all the ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.

To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.

For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.