WHere is a home-style take on a drink found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is loaded with flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every ingredients inside a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat and leave to cool completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
