WThis is a simplified take on a beverage featured on a new menu. This is a batch premix that's bursting with the essence of a festive period, which makes it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and leave to cool down completely. Pour to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
