We present an easy take on a drink from a new menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting with flavours of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Cordial: Place all the items inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and leave to cool down fully. Pour to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
