WHere is an easy take on a drink featured on a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting full of flavours of the festive period, making it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the stove allowing it to cool down completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.