WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded with the flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place every ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
