WHere is an easy interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed that is bursting with flavours of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine all the items into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool fully. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
