WHere is an easy version of a cocktail from our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is loaded with the flavours of the festive period, making it excellent for your celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Place the listed items into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
