WThis is an easy version of a beverage from a new drinks list. This is a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded with essence of a holiday season, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat and let it to cool entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
