WThis is an easy take on a drink found on a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting full of tastes of the festive period, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed components into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the stove allowing it to cool completely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
