WThis is an easy version of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. This is a batch premix that's packed with flavours associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place every items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat and leave to cool entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
