We present an easy version of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed that's loaded full of essence of a holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat allowing it to cool fully. Decant to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
