WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage from a new drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is packed with tastes of a Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove and leave to cool down entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Combine every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
