WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail from a new menu. Designed as a batch premix which is loaded with flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Put the listed items into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the stove and leave to cool down completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
