WHere is an easy interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest menu. It's a batch premix that is loaded with essence of a holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the heat and let it to cool down completely. Decant to a clean bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
