WThis is a home-style interpretation of a drink found on a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is packed with tastes of the festive period, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Place every components in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner and let it to cool completely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.