We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded full of essence associated with holiday season, making it perfect for your holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer into a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
