WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume premix that's bursting with the essence associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
