We present a home-style version of a drink found on a new menu. It's a batch prepared mix which is loaded with the tastes associated with holiday season, making it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
