We present a simplified take on a drink from a new menu. Designed as a batch premix which is loaded with flavours associated with holiday season, making it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place all the ingredients into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through muslin, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
