WThis is an easy take on a drink from a new menu. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded with tastes associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Place all the items in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to cool entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
