We present a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized premix that's loaded with flavours of the Christmas time, making it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the burner and let it to cool down completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through muslin, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
