WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with the essence of the festive period, rendering it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place every items inside a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner allowing it to cool completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
