We present a simplified version of a beverage found on our latest cocktail list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that's bursting full of tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place the listed items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and leave to cool completely. Transfer into a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour every spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
