WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded with flavours of a festive period, making it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Place the listed components into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
