We present a simplified take on a beverage found on a new menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting full of flavours associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner and let it to cool fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
