WThis is an easy take on a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a batch prepared mix that is packed with tastes of a Christmas time, making it ideal for your celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every items inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Pour to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
