WThis is a simplified version of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded with the essence of a festive period, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to cool fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
