WHere is a simplified take on a beverage from our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded with essence of a festive period, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every components in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
