WThis is an easy take on a beverage found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded full of tastes of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Place the listed items inside a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Transfer into a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids in a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
