We present an easy version of a drink from a new drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with the flavours of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put every items in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
