WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on a new menu. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed full of flavours of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat and let it to cool completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
