WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink found on a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded with tastes of the Christmas time, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Syrup: Put all the ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat and leave to cool down entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about a month.
For the Premix: Mix the specified liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
