We present an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded with tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool down fully. Decant into a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
To make Premix: Mix all the liquids into one big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through muslin, making it completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
