WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail found on a new menu. Designed as a party-sized premix that's loaded with tastes of the festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed components into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the stove and let it to cool entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
