We present a simplified interpretation of a drink from the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's packed full of flavours of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the stove and leave to reach room temperature fully. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
