WThis is an easy version of a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix which is packed full of flavours of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
