WHere is an easy version of a drink found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is bursting full of essence of the festive period, which makes it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Put the listed components into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to cool fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
