We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new menu. This is a batch premix which is packed full of essence associated with festive period, making it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the burner and let it to cool down fully. Decant to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
