WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is packed with essence of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Put the listed items into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the stove and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
