WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch premix which is loaded with essence of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Place all the components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the heat and let it to cool entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
