WThis is an easy version of a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded full of essence of a festive period, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Place every ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
