WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail featured on a new menu. This is a party-sized premix that's loaded with flavours associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove allowing it to cool completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Filter to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
