We present a simplified version of a beverage featured on the seasonal menu. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed with flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it perfect for a celebration. Save the extra syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
