WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized premix that's packed with flavours associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed components into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, remove from the stove and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
