WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage found on our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is loaded with essence of the holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For 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, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
