We present an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed that is bursting full of flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Put the listed items into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat and let it to cool down fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to chill. Filter to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
