We present a home-style take on a cocktail featured on the seasonal menu. This is a batch pre-mixed that's loaded with flavours of a festive period, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool down completely. Decant to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
