We present a home-style take on a drink found on a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting with the tastes of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
