We present a simplified interpretation of a drink from a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's bursting full of flavours of a festive period, making it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every components in a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
