WHere is an easy take on a beverage found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch premix that's loaded with the flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
