WHere is an easy version of a beverage from our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix which is bursting with flavours of a festive period, making it perfect for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (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
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients in a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
To make Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
