WThis is a home-style version of a beverage from the seasonal menu. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting full of essence associated with Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
