WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink found on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded full of flavours associated with holiday season, making it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
