We present a simplified take on a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix which is loaded with tastes of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed items into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner and leave to cool down completely. Transfer into a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
