WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix that is loaded with the essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put every ingredients into a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
