WHere is a home-style take on a cocktail from a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume premix that is bursting with the tastes of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every components into a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a clean bottle, seal and store chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix every liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
