We present a home-style take on a beverage from our latest drinks list. This is a batch prepared mix that is loaded with tastes of a Christmas time, making it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine every components into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner and leave to cool fully. Pour to a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
