WHere is a simplified take on a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix which is bursting full of essence of a festive period, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put all the items into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it best through muslin, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
