WHere is a simplified version of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed with the essence of a festive period, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients in a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the stove and let it to cool entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
