WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink found on our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded with essence of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Put all the ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to cool completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix every liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
