WThis is an easy take on a drink found on a new drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Pour to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
