WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting with the essence of a holiday season, making it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Place every ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix every spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
