WHere is an easy version of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded with the tastes of a Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed components in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Pour to a clean bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it best through muslin, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
