We present a home-style take on a cocktail featured on our latest menu. This is a batch prepared mix which is loaded with flavours associated with Christmas time, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine the listed components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to cool fully. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix every liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
