WThis is an easy take on a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed with flavours of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner and let it to cool down completely. Pour into a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
