WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink from our latest menu. This is a batch pre-mixed which is bursting with the tastes of the holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every components inside a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
