WThis is a home-style interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal menu. This is a batch prepared mix that's loaded with flavours associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the stove and leave to cool fully. Pour into a clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
