WThis is an easy version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is loaded with the essence of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Place every ingredients into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
