We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting full of flavours associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
