WThis is a simplified take on a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that's loaded with the flavours of a festive period, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Syrup: Combine every ingredients inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
