We present a home-style take on a drink from our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed with flavours of the festive period, rendering it excellent for your holiday party. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
