WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded full of flavours associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
