WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail from a new menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's packed with flavours of a festive period, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
