WHere is a simplified version of a drink from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is loaded full of tastes of a festive period, making it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix every liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
