WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch premix that's loaded with flavours associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every items inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
