We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage from a new menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is bursting full of tastes of a festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Place every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the stove and let it to cool entirely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to chill. Filter to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
