We present a home-style version of a drink from a new menu. Designed as a large-volume premix which is loaded full of essence of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down fully. Pour into an clean bottle, close it and store chilled, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
