WThis is a home-style take on a drink found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting full of tastes associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Syrup: Place all the components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through muslin, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
