WHere is a simplified version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed which is packed with flavours of the holiday season, making it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients in a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to cool down completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
