WThis is a home-style version of a beverage from a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with the flavours of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put every ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer to a clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for around a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
