We present an easy take on a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch premix that is bursting full of essence of a holiday season, making it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed components in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix every spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through muslin, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Strain to a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
