WThis is an easy take on a cocktail from a new menu. It's a batch pre-mixed that is loaded full of tastes of the holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Syrup: Combine all the components in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the stove and let it to cool down completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to one month.
For the Premix: Pour the specified liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
