WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is packed full of tastes of a holiday season, making it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
