WThis is a home-style version of a beverage from a new cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's bursting with flavours of the festive period, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine every components into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
