WThis is a home-style version of a beverage found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded full of flavours of a holiday season, making it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
