WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail found on our latest menu. It's a batch pre-mixed that's packed with essence of the festive period, rendering it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
