We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's packed with the essence of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every items inside a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, where it will keep for up to one month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
