WThis is a home-style take on a drink featured on a new cocktail list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed full of tastes of the Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix every liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
