We present a home-style take on a beverage from our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix that is loaded with essence of the Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every components in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the stove allowing it to cool down fully. Decant to a clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
