We present an easy take on a beverage found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that's packed with the flavours of a holiday season, making it perfect for your festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients in a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove allowing it to cool entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through muslin, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
