We present an easy take on a cocktail from a new cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's packed full of essence associated with Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Cordial: Put every ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the burner and let it to cool down completely. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
