WThis is a simplified take on a drink from the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting full of essence of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the heat allowing it to cool fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
