WHere is an easy take on a drink featured on our latest drinks list. It's a batch premix that's bursting full of flavours of the festive period, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the heat and leave to cool down completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine all the liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
