We present a home-style version of a beverage from a new menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting with essence of a festive period, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Put the listed items in a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the stove and let it to cool fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
