We present an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is loaded full of flavours of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
