WHere is a simplified version of a beverage featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch premix which is loaded with flavours of the Christmas time, making it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
