We present a home-style version of a beverage found on a new drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting with the essence associated with holiday season, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the items inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to cool completely. Decant into an clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to cool it down. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
