WHere is an easy take on a cocktail from a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's loaded full of essence of the Christmas time, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every items into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about a month.
To make Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
