WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume premix that is packed full of tastes of the festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine every items in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
To make Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
