WHere is a home-style version of a drink from our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting with essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every components in a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to cool entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
