We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded with essence associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed components in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the stove allowing it to cool down completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
