WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting full of tastes associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Put all the items into a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat and leave to cool fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine the specified liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
