WThis is a simplified version of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix that's packed with the flavours of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine every items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through muslin, making it completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
