WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch premix that's bursting full of flavours of a festive period, making it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed items into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat and let it to cool down completely. Transfer to a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
