WThis is an easy version of a drink featured on a new menu. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed full of flavours of a holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Cordial: Put the listed ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to cool completely. Pour into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine all the spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
