WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. It's a batch pre-mixed that is packed full of flavours of a festive period, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
