We present an easy interpretation of a beverage from a new menu. Designed as a party-sized premix that's bursting with essence of a festive period, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Cordial: Put all the components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove allowing it to cool completely. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.
For the Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
