WThis is a simplified version of a beverage found on a new drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded with essence associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Cordial: Put every ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove and leave to cool down entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
