WHere is an easy version of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix that is bursting with the essence of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for your celebration. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every components in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
