We present an easy take on a drink found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is packed full of tastes of the Christmas time, making it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat and leave to cool down completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for about four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
