WHere is a home-style take on a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded with flavours of the holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Place the listed components inside a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the stove and let it to cool entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
