WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting with the tastes of a festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
