WThis is an easy version of a drink from our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized premix that's bursting with flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
