We present an easy take on a cocktail from the seasonal menu. This is a batch premix that's packed with the tastes of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Put all the components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner and let it to cool completely. Transfer to a clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
