WHere is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded with the tastes of the festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put every items into a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the stove and let it to cool entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
