WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink found on a new menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is loaded with the essence associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Put every ingredients inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Decant into an clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
