WThis is an easy take on a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded full of tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
