We present an easy take on a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is loaded with essence associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every items into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the heat and let it to cool fully. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
