WHere is a simplified version of a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix which is bursting full of essence of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Syrup: Combine the listed components in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the stove and let it to cool down completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
