We present an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal menu. It's a batch prepared mix that is packed with flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a clean bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
