WHere is an easy take on a cocktail found on a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed with the tastes of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items inside a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the heat and leave to cool entirely. Pour to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
