WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that is bursting full of essence of a Christmas time, rendering it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for around one month.
To make Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
