WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix that's packed full of essence of the festive period, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Cordial: Put every items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove and let it to cool entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
For the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
