We present a simplified take on a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with tastes of the festive period, which makes it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
