WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized premix which is packed with the flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place all the ingredients into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
