WHere is a simplified take on a drink from the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized premix which is loaded with the tastes associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Place every components inside a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat and leave to cool fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
