WHere is a simplified take on a drink from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with essence associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for your festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
