We present a home-style take on a beverage from our latest cocktail list. This is a party-sized premix that is loaded with the flavours of the festive period, making it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients inside a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner and let it to cool entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the premix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
