WHere is a home-style take on a beverage featured on a new cocktail list. It's a batch premix that is packed with tastes of the Christmas time, making it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner and leave to cool completely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around a month.
To make Premix: Combine every liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
