We present an easy version of a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix which is loaded full of essence of a Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the components inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the heat and leave to cool down fully. Decant to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
