WThis is an easy take on a beverage found on a new cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed that is bursting with the flavours associated with festive period, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
