WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch premix which is packed full of flavours associated with holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool down completely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for around a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
