WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage from a new menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is packed full of flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for your holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat and let it to cool fully. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
For the Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
