WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is packed with flavours of the festive period, making it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine every items into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the heat and leave to cool down completely. Pour into an clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
