WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting full of essence associated with festive period, making it ideal for your celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Put all the components into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for about one month.
For the Premix: Combine all the spirits and syrup in a 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 premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
