We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized premix that's bursting with the essence associated with holiday season, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
