WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail from our latest menu. It's a batch prepared mix which is bursting with flavours of a Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place every items into a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal and store chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
