WHere is a simplified take on a drink from the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting with tastes of a holiday season, making it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine all the components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, turn off the stove and leave to cool down completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
