WThis is a home-style interpretation of a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded full of tastes associated with holiday season, making it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer to a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
