WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with the flavours of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients into a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around a month.
To make Premix: Pour every liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
