WThis is a simplified version of a drink from the seasonal menu. It's a batch pre-mixed that's loaded full of essence of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Place every items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove allowing it to cool down fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine every liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
