WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that's loaded full of tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, 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 caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Put all the components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
