We present an easy take on a beverage found on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is packed with the flavours of a Christmas time, making it ideal for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place every items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
