We present a simplified version of a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed that is bursting with the tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Place all the items inside a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, remove from the stove and leave to cool entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
