WHere is a home-style version of a beverage found on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed that is loaded full of flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every components into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
