WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal menu. This is a large-volume premix which is loaded full of essence of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients into a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal and store chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
