WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail from our latest menu. Designed as a large-volume premix which is packed with flavours of the festive period, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat and let it to cool fully. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to one month.
To make Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and finish with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
