We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting full of flavours of a festive period, making it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Put every items inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
