WThis is a home-style take on a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed full of tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine every ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a clean bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Mix every spirits and syrup into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
