WHere is an easy version of a cocktail found on a new drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed with flavours of the festive period, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner and leave to cool completely. Pour into a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to one month.
To make Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
