WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail from our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting full of flavours of a festive period, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
