We present a simplified take on a drink featured on a new menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with flavours of a festive period, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
