WThis is an easy version of a cocktail found on a new drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that is bursting with tastes of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Syrup: Place the listed items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
