We present a home-style version of a drink from a new drinks list. Designed as a batch premix which is bursting with the tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
