WHere is an easy version of a beverage from our latest menu. This is a batch premix that's loaded with the essence of a festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Syrup: Combine the listed items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the stove and let it to cool down fully. Pour to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
