WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is packed with the essence of a Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids in a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
