WHere is a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that is loaded full of tastes of a Christmas time, making it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
