We present a home-style take on a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed with essence of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the items inside a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat and let it to cool completely. Transfer to a clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
