We present a home-style take on a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix which is bursting with flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to cool completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
