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This Festive Bikini – A Recipe

WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage from our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch premix which is packed with flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.

Bikini

Yields 10 servings

For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)

300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar

To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)

400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Instructions

Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool down fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.

For the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through muslin, making it completely strained.

When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Filter to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.

Written by

Bruce Booth

Elara Vance is a digital strategist and content creator with over a decade of experience in tech journalism and trend analysis across European markets.

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