WHere is a home-style version of a drink featured on the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized premix which is loaded with the flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items in a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
