WHere is an easy version of a cocktail featured on our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is loaded with tastes of the festive period, rendering it perfect for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Cordial: Combine every components in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Pour the specified liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
