WHere is an easy version of a drink from our latest drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed which is bursting full of essence of a Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine every items in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
