WThis is an easy take on a drink found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is loaded with essence associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine every ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner and let it to cool down fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
