We present a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is loaded full of tastes of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove and let it to cool fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
