WThis is a simplified take on a drink featured on our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that's packed with tastes of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and leave to cool down fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
