We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is loaded with the flavours associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down fully. Pour into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
