WHere is an easy version of a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized premix which is bursting full of tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items in a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner and leave to cool completely. Pour into a clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.