WThis is an easy take on a beverage from a new drinks list. This is a batch prepared mix that is loaded with the flavours of a festive period, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Place every items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove and leave to cool down fully. Decant into a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
For the Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
