WHere is an easy version of a drink from the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch premix that's loaded with the essence associated with holiday season, making it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, remove from the heat and let it to cool down fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.