WThis is an easy take on a beverage featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is packed full of flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Syrup: Combine all the components into a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat and leave to cool completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
