WHere is an easy version of a drink found on the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is loaded with flavours associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every components into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove and leave to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix all the liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
