We present an easy version of a drink featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is packed full of flavours associated with Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place every components into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
