WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink from the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is packed full of tastes associated with holiday season, making it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner and leave to cool fully. Decant into an clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around a month.
For the Premix: Combine the specified liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
