WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized premix which is packed with flavours of a Christmas time, rendering it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed components in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove allowing it to cool completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for about one month.
For the Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
