We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that's packed with the flavours of the Christmas time, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine the listed items in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the stove and let it to cool completely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
