WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from a new menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting with essence of the festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
