WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage from our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting full of essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Syrup: Put the listed components into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
