WHere is a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized premix that's packed with the tastes of a festive period, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the components in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to cool down fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
