We present a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is loaded with the essence of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Decant to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
