WHere is a home-style interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting with the tastes associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
