We present a home-style take on a drink from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix which is bursting full of essence associated with Christmas time, making it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner allowing it to cool completely. Transfer to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
