WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is packed full of tastes of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every components in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the heat and let it to cool completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
