WThis is a home-style take on a beverage found on a new menu. Designed as a batch premix that is packed with the essence associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine the listed items in a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to cool fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
