WThis is an easy take on a drink featured on a new menu. This is a batch premix that's bursting full of essence of the festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Place all the ingredients in a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat and leave to cool down entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine the specified liquids into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
