We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with the tastes of a Christmas time, making it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine every liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
