WHere is an easy interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is packed with the flavours associated with festive period, making it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the items in a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified liquids into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
