WHere is a simplified take on a beverage featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded full of tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every items into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the heat and let it to cool completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
For the Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
