WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that's loaded with the tastes of the festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Premix: Combine all the liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
