We present an easy version of a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch premix which is packed with flavours of a Christmas time, making it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
