WThis is an easy interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized premix that is loaded full of essence associated with holiday season, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
