We present an easy interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume premix that is bursting with flavours associated with Christmas time, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
