WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage found on a new drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that is bursting with the flavours of a festive period, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place every items inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to cool fully. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
