WHere is a home-style version of a drink featured on a new menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded with the essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the heat and leave to cool fully. Pour to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for around one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
