WThis is a simplified take on a drink found on our latest menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is loaded full of flavours of the Christmas time, making it perfect for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed items inside a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
