We present a simplified version of a drink featured on our latest menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded full of tastes of the holiday season, making it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components in a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and let it to cool fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.