WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. This is a batch pre-mixed which is packed with flavours of a holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine every components into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat and leave to cool completely. Transfer to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
