We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded with essence associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour the specified liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
