We present a home-style version of a beverage from our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed with flavours of a festive period, making it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and let it to cool down fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
