WThis is an easy version of a beverage from a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix which is packed with tastes of a festive period, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components in a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove and let it to cool down fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
