WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink from the seasonal menu. This is a batch prepared mix which is packed full of flavours of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed 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)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed components into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
