WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is packed full of flavours of a Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine every items in a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the heat and let it to cool fully. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine every liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
