We present a simplified take on a cocktail featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded with tastes associated with festive period, making it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner and leave to cool fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about a month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine all the liquids into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
