WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with tastes of a festive period, making it ideal for your celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed ingredients into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Premix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
