WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized premix which is loaded full of tastes of a festive period, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients inside a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner and leave to cool down completely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
