WHere is a home-style version of a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed with the essence of a festive period, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine the listed components into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
