WThis is an easy version of a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting with tastes of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat allowing it to cool completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
