We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. It's a batch pre-mixed that's loaded with the flavours of the festive period, making it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix every liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
