WHere is an easy take on a cocktail featured on our latest menu. It's a batch pre-mixed that's packed with flavours associated with Christmas time, making it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components inside a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove allowing it to cool entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
