WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's loaded with the essence of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed items in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the stove and let it to cool completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix the specified liquids into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Filter to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
