WHere is a simplified take on a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is packed with flavours associated with holiday season, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Place every items in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute to cool it down. Strain into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
