We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is packed with the flavours of a festive period, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
