WThis is an easy take on a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's bursting with the tastes of a festive period, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Put every components in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
