🔗 Share this article The Holiday Bikini – How to Make It WHere is an easy take on a drink found on a new menu. It's a party-sized premix which is packed full of tastes of the Christmas time, making it ideal for your festive gathering. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis. Bikini Recipe Makes enough for 10 people For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml) 300ml recently pressed clementine juice 200ml fresh lemon juice 500g fine sugar Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10) 400ml good quality vodka100ml classic gin150ml peach-flavored liqueur200ml clementine syrup (see above)Whole cranberries, as a garnishMandarin essential oil, for finishing Method Making the Cordial: Put the listed items into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for around a month. Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear. When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.