WThis is an easy take on a beverage featured on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded with essence of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
