WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with flavours of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Cordial: Place every components inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
