WHere is a simplified take on a drink featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's bursting with the tastes associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Place all the ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the burner and leave to cool down completely. Decant to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.