WThis is an easy take on a beverage featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's loaded with the flavours of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for your celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place all the ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
