WThis is an easy interpretation of a cocktail found on a new menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is packed full of essence of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove and leave to cool down completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
