We present an easy version of a cocktail from a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded full of flavours of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
