WThis is an easy take on a drink featured on a new drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that's packed with essence of a Christmas time, rendering it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every items into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into a clean bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix all the liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
