WHere is a home-style version of a beverage found on our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's bursting with essence of the Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Cordial: Place every items inside a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the stove and leave to cool completely. Transfer into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
