WThis is a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on a new drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that is loaded with essence of a festive period, which makes it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items in a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
