We present an easy take on a beverage from the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting full of flavours of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquids in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
