WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix that is loaded with the tastes of the festive period, making it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every items inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, remove from the heat and leave to cool fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for around four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, making it completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
