We present an easy version of a cocktail from the seasonal menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded with the tastes of a festive period, rendering it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove and let it to cool completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine all the liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
