We present a simplified take on a cocktail from a new menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is bursting with the tastes associated with festive period, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Put all the items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an clean bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix every spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
