WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed which is packed with the tastes of a Christmas time, rendering it perfect for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
