We present a simplified version of a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed that is loaded with the flavours associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Decant to a clean bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
