WHere is a simplified take on a drink featured on the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is packed full of essence of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients in a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for about one month.
To make Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
