We present a simplified interpretation of a drink from our latest drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed that is bursting with the tastes associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
