WHere is an easy interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded with tastes associated with holiday season, making it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items inside a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
