WThis is a home-style take on a drink from a new menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting full of flavours of a festive period, rendering it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put every items into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the stove allowing it to cool fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Premix: Combine every liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
