We present an easy take on a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch premix that is bursting full of essence of a Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Cordial: Place every components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for up to a month.
For the Premix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
