WHere is a simplified version of a drink featured on a new drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed that's bursting with tastes of a Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
