WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage from our latest drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded with essence of the Christmas time, making it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Cordial: Place every components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to cool it down. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
