We present a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting with essence of the holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Put every components into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat and leave to cool fully. Pour to a clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
