WHere is an easy version of a drink featured on our latest menu. This is a party-sized premix that's loaded with the tastes of a festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool down completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for around one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
