WThis is a home-style take on a drink found on our latest drinks list. This is a batch premix which is loaded with the tastes of the Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Put all the items inside a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove allowing it to cool down fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
