We present a home-style version of a beverage featured on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a batch pre-mixed which is bursting with flavours of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
To make Premix: Pour every liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
