WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from a new cocktail list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting with the tastes of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the stove and let it to cool down fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute to chill. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
