WThis is a simplified version of a drink featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is packed with tastes of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Syrup: Combine all the components into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
