We present an easy version of a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's packed with the flavours associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquids into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
