We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is packed with tastes associated with Christmas time, making it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Combine the listed components in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat and leave to cool down fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
