We present a simplified take on a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized premix that's packed with the flavours of the festive period, rendering it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
