We present an easy interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal menu. It's a large-volume premix that is bursting full of essence of a festive period, rendering it perfect for your holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
