We present a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on a new menu. It's a party-sized premix that's loaded full of flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every components into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat and let it to cool down completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
