WThis is an easy take on a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with tastes of a holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Place every ingredients into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Mix every liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
