WHere is an easy version of a drink from a new drinks list. It's a large-volume premix that's bursting full of essence associated with festive period, making it excellent for a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Syrup: Combine every components in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner and leave to cool down fully. Decant to a sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, it will last for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
