WHere is a home-style interpretation of a drink from our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is loaded with essence of the festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the stove and let it to cool completely. Decant into a clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
