WThis is a home-style version of a drink found on our latest menu. This is a batch pre-mixed that is packed with the tastes of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
