We present a simplified take on a beverage featured on a new drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting with essence of a festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every items inside a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
