We present a simplified take on a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is packed full of flavours of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed components inside a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
