WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized premix that is bursting with the flavours associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the items into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
