WThis is a simplified take on a drink found on our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's packed full of tastes of the festive period, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Put all the ingredients in a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through muslin, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
