We present a home-style take on a beverage from a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is loaded with flavours of the Christmas time, making it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Put all the ingredients inside a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Premix: Combine all the liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
