We present an easy take on a beverage featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is loaded with tastes associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Place all the components inside a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool down completely. Pour into a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix the specified liquids into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
