We present a home-style take on a beverage from a new menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's packed full of flavours of the festive period, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Cordial: Put every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the burner allowing it to cool completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
