WHere is a home-style interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal menu. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting with essence of a festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place all the ingredients inside a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
