WHere is a home-style version of a drink from a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that's packed with tastes associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every components inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
