WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that's bursting with the essence of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Place every ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the stove and leave to cool fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
