WHere is a simplified take on a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's packed full of flavours of a festive period, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove and leave to cool down entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
