We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix which is loaded full of flavours of the festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and let it to cool down fully. Decant to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
