WThis is an easy interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. This is a party-sized premix that is bursting full of flavours of the Christmas time, making it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute until cold. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
