WHere is an easy take on a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch premix that's bursting full of flavours of the festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Put every items into a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
