WHere is a home-style interpretation of a beverage from a new menu. This is a batch pre-mixed which is loaded with flavours of a holiday season, making it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Syrup: Put all the ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquids into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
