WHere is a home-style version of a drink found on our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that is packed full of essence of the Christmas time, making it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Pour to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
