We present an easy take on a drink from our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix that is packed with the tastes associated with Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner and leave to cool entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
