WHere is a home-style interpretation of a beverage from a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is bursting full of essence of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
