We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail from our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's loaded full of flavours of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner allowing it to cool down fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
