WHere is an easy take on a drink found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that's loaded with flavours associated with holiday season, making it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for around one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
