We present an easy version of a beverage featured on our latest menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine the listed components into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
