WHere is an easy interpretation of a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is packed with essence associated with holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner allowing it to cool fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to a month.
To make Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
