WThis is a simplified take on a beverage featured on a new drinks list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting with tastes of the festive period, rendering it ideal for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Cordial: Put every items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and leave to cool down fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
