WHere is a simplified version of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch premix which is loaded full of tastes of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat and let it to cool down completely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
