WHere is a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume premix which is bursting full of essence of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put the listed components inside a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
