WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink from the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume premix which is loaded with the essence of a festive period, making it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
