WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix that is bursting with the tastes of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and leave to cool fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
