WThis is an easy version of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded full of flavours of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
