WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix that's loaded with essence associated with Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place every components inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine all the liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
