We present a simplified take on a beverage from our latest menu. It's a batch premix that is bursting with flavours of a Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat and leave to cool fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix every liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
