WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail found on a new drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed that's bursting with flavours of the festive period, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
