WThis is an easy take on a cocktail found on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch premix that's loaded full of essence of the festive period, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine the specified liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
