WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded with tastes of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine all the components in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat allowing it to cool entirely. Pour to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
