We present a simplified take on a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded with the essence of the festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients into a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove and leave to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of your premix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
