WHere is a home-style take on a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume premix that is loaded with flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every items inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the stove and leave to cool down fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
