We present an easy version of a drink found on our latest cocktail list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded with essence of the festive period, which makes it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
