We present a simplified interpretation of a drink from the seasonal menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting with the essence associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every items into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to cool completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the premix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
