WThis is a simplified take on a drink found on the seasonal menu. It's a batch prepared mix that is bursting with flavours of a Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to cool fully. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
