WHere is an easy take on a beverage found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix which is packed with essence of the festive period, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
