WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink from a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed with the essence of the festive period, rendering it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every components into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for about four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your premix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Filter to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
