We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's bursting full of tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
