We present a simplified take on a beverage featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed with essence associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Put the listed items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the heat and leave to cool completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the premix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
