WThis is an easy interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is packed with essence of a festive period, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the stove and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
