WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail found on a new drinks list. It's a party-sized premix that's packed with tastes of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
For 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 premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the ingredients in a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to cool down fully. Decant into a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
