We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized premix that's loaded full of tastes of a Christmas time, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Save the extra syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
