WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage from our latest drinks list. It's a batch premix that is packed full of flavours associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Premix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
