WThis is a simplified version of a beverage featured on a new menu. This is a large-volume premix which is packed full of essence of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
