We present an easy version of a cocktail found on a new menu. This is a batch prepared mix that is bursting full of flavours associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed items inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the stove allowing it to cool entirely. Pour to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
