WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is packed with the essence associated with holiday season, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place all the components into a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the stove and leave to cool completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
