WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. It's a large-volume premix that is packed with the tastes of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
