WHere is an easy version of a drink featured on a new drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded with flavours of a festive period, making it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
