WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting full of tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Decant to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
For the Premix: Pour all the liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
