WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's loaded full of tastes of a Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the items inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
