WThis is a home-style version of a beverage from our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed with the flavours of the festive period, making it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the items inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Premix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through muslin, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
