WHere is a simplified take on a drink found on a new menu. This is a batch premix which is bursting full of essence of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Save the extra syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed components inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Pour the specified liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
