WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting full of tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the heat and leave to cool down fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
