We present an easy interpretation of a drink featured on a new menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded full of tastes associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every ingredients into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
