WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink from our latest drinks list. Designed as a large-volume premix that is bursting with the essence of a festive period, making it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for around one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
