WHere is a simplified version of a cocktail from a new cocktail list. This is a batch prepared mix which is loaded full of flavours of a festive period, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Put every items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the burner and leave to cool down fully. Decant to a sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
