We present a simplified version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume premix that is packed full of tastes of the festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine all the items in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool fully. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for around a month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
