WThis is a home-style take on a beverage found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a batch prepared mix that's packed full of tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Put the listed items into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool down completely. Pour into a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
