We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is packed full of flavours associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, where it will keep for around one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
