We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from a new cocktail list. This is a batch premix that's loaded with flavours of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat and leave to cool fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
