WHere is a simplified version of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded with the essence associated with festive period, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to one month.
For the Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
