WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed with the flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place the listed components into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to cool completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine the specified liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
