WHere is a home-style take on a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting with the essence of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place every components into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Combine all the spirits and syrup in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
