WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's bursting with the tastes of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Combine all the ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
