WThis is a simplified take on a drink found on the seasonal menu. It's a batch premix that's bursting full of flavours of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine every components inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour every liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
