WHere is a simplified take on a drink featured on the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with the essence of a Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a clean bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
