WHere is a simplified version of a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix which is bursting with tastes of a holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix every liquids in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
