WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting full of essence associated with Christmas time, making it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat and leave to cool down entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
