WThis is an easy take on a cocktail featured on a new menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed full of tastes of the Christmas time, making it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
