WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that is packed with the flavours of a holiday season, making it perfect for a celebration. Save the extra syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the components into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and leave to cool down completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the premix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
