WHere is an easy version of a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix that is loaded with the flavours of a festive period, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
