We present an easy version of a cocktail featured on our latest drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed that's packed with flavours of a Christmas time, rendering it ideal for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed components in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat allowing it to cool completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
For the Premix: Mix all the liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
