WThis is an easy interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting with the essence associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed components into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the burner and leave to cool entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
