WThis is a home-style version of a beverage from a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed with the essence of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix every spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
