WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix that is bursting with flavours of the Christmas time, making it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Cordial: Combine the listed items into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
