WThis is an easy take on a cocktail from our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix that's loaded full of flavours of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed components into a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
