WThis is an easy take on a beverage found on a new menu. This is a large-volume premix which is packed full of flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the components into a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to cool completely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
