WHere is a simplified version of a drink from a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix that's loaded full of flavours of a Christmas time, rendering it ideal for your celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed items in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove and let it to cool completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
