WHere is a home-style version of a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed that's bursting full of tastes of the festive period, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items in a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove and leave to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
