WThis is a home-style take on a drink found on a new menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded with the essence associated with Christmas time, making it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the heat and let it to cool fully. Pour into a clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
