WHere is a home-style version of a drink from the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized premix which is bursting full of flavours associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed components inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
