We present a home-style take on a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix that's packed full of essence of a Christmas time, making it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Put the listed components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove and let it to cool completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
