WThis is a simplified take on a drink featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a large-volume premix which is loaded with tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 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, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Combine every components into a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a clean bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
