We present an easy take on a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with flavours of a Christmas time, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
