WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage found on a new menu. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting with essence of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Cordial: Place every components into a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool down fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
