WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal menu. It's a large-volume premix that is loaded with essence of the Christmas time, making it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Cordial: Place the listed ingredients into a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for about a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
