WThis is a simplified take on a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix which is loaded with the essence of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients inside a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
