WHere is a home-style take on a drink from a new menu. It's a batch premix that's loaded full of essence associated with festive period, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed items into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and leave to cool down completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
