WHere is a simplified version of a beverage from the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's packed with tastes of the Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
