We present an easy interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting with essence associated with holiday season, making it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Combine the listed ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and leave to cool completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for around a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
