WThis is an easy version of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed which is loaded full of essence of a Christmas time, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine every items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
