WThis is an easy take on a beverage found on our latest cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded full of tastes associated with festive period, making it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine all the components into a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
To make Premix: Combine all the liquids into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
