WHere is a simplified version of a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that's loaded with essence associated with holiday season, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
