WThis is a home-style interpretation of a drink from a new cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix which is bursting with tastes associated with holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
