We present a home-style take on a beverage from our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded full of essence associated with holiday season, making it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the stove and let it to cool completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquids in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
