WHere is an easy version of a drink from the seasonal menu. It's a batch prepared mix which is bursting with the essence associated with festive period, making it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
