We present a simplified interpretation of a drink from a new drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that is packed full of flavours of the festive period, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the items inside a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Premix: Pour every liquids in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
