WThis is an easy version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed that's packed with tastes of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Put all the components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and leave to cool fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
For the Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
