WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on a new menu. It's a party-sized premix that is loaded full of essence of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
