We present an easy version of a drink found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume premix that is bursting with flavours of the Christmas time, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the heat and let it to cool fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
