WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded full of tastes associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Decant to a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for about four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
