We present a home-style take on a drink found on our latest cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix which is bursting with essence of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner and leave to cool down completely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
