We present an easy version of a beverage from the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed full of essence of the festive period, rendering it ideal for your festive gathering. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put the listed items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner and leave to cool down fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
