We present a simplified take on a drink from a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is packed with the essence associated with holiday season, making it ideal for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Put the listed components into a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the heat and let it to cool fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix every liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
