WThis is a home-style version of a drink found on our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's packed with tastes of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Cordial: Put all the items inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner allowing it to cool fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix every liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
