WHere is a home-style version of a drink found on our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix that is packed with flavours associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
