WThis is a home-style version of a drink from a new drinks list. This is a batch premix that's loaded with tastes of a festive period, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Put every items in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to cool fully. Decant into a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to one month.
For the Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
