WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting with the flavours of a Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the stove and let it to cool entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
