WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail found on a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with essence of a festive period, making it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Place all the items inside a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner and leave to cool down fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
