WHere is a home-style version of a drink featured on a new menu. It's a party-sized premix which is loaded with flavours of the festive period, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
