This Festive Bikini – How to Make It
WThis is a simplified version of a drink from the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume premix which is loaded with the flavours of a festive period, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Syrup: Put all the items into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the heat and let it to cool completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
