WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix which is bursting with the tastes of the Christmas time, making it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
