We present a home-style version of a drink from our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting with tastes of a festive period, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquids into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
