WHere is an easy interpretation of a cocktail found on a new drinks list. It's a large-volume premix which is loaded with the essence of a Christmas time, making it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the stove and leave to cool fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
