WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized premix which is bursting full of tastes associated with festive period, making it perfect for your holiday party. Save the extra syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every components in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat and leave to cool entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
