WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is loaded with essence associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool down fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Pour all the liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
