WThis is an easy take on a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that is packed with the flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the items into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, close it and store chilled, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
