WHere is a simplified take on a drink from a new cocktail list. This is a batch prepared mix that's loaded full of flavours of a festive period, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool down completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
