WThis is a simplified version of a drink found on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting with the tastes of a festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place every components into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the stove allowing it to cool entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about a month.
For the Premix: Pour the specified liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
