WThis is an easy take on a beverage from a new menu. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed with flavours of a festive period, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the components in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove and let it to cool fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, it will last for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine all the spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
