WThis is an easy interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's bursting with the tastes of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Premix: Mix every liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
