WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink found on a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's bursting with tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
