We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. This is a batch pre-mixed that's loaded with the tastes of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine the listed items in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner and let it to cool down fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
For the Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
