WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is packed with essence of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
