WHere is an easy take on a cocktail found on a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is loaded full of tastes of a holiday season, rendering it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
