WHere is an easy version of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting with the essence associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.