We present an easy take on a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with the tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Cordial: Place every components in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
