WHere is a home-style take on a cocktail from our latest menu. It's a large-volume premix that is packed with essence associated with festive period, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
