WThis is an easy version of a beverage from the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume premix that's packed full of essence of a holiday season, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner and leave to cool entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
