WHere is a home-style interpretation of a drink found on a new drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that is loaded with the essence of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner and let it to cool down completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
