WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage from our latest cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix that's bursting full of tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Place every items inside a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
