WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's bursting full of tastes of the holiday season, making it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
