We present a home-style version of a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is packed with the tastes of the festive period, making it ideal for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Cordial: Place all the items into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
