WHere is an easy take on a drink found on our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed full of flavours of a Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place every items in a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
