WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on a new menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's loaded with flavours of a festive period, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the ingredients in a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
To make Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
