We present a home-style version of a beverage found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that's bursting full of essence associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Put all the ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the stove and leave to cool down fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
