We present an easy version of a beverage found on a new menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's bursting with essence of the Christmas time, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put all the ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
