We present a home-style version of a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is packed with essence of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components inside a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to cool fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
