WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume premix which is loaded full of tastes of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for your festive gathering. Save the extra syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed components into a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the stove and leave to cool entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
