We present an easy version of a drink featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded with essence of the holiday season, making it perfect for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed components into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
