We present a home-style take on a drink featured on a new menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is bursting full of essence associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to cool completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around a month.
For the Premix: Pour every liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
