WThis is a home-style version of a drink featured on our latest menu. It's a batch premix that's loaded full of flavours associated with festive period, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the components in a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the burner and leave to cool down fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
