We present a simplified version of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded full of flavours associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for your festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every ingredients into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
